Who would have figured it would be Tomasz Adamek to revive boxing in Newark. But that looks to be the case as the IBF/IBO cruiserweight champion has made a home-court advantage of sorts for himself fighting at the Prudential Center.

Adamek (36-1, 24 KOs), a native of Poland who now makes his home in Jersey City, will defend his title for the first time tonight when he takes on unbeaten Johnathon Banks of Detroit in the main event of a loaded card (Showtime, 11 p.m.).

Adamek won the title in November by outlasting Steve Cunningham of Philadelphia in one of 2008’s best fights.

The crowd will be in his favor tonight when he meets Banks (20-0, 14 KOs), trained by Emanuel Steward.

“Adamek is a big star,” Steward said. “He’s created a great buzz and I enjoy watching him fight. It has been the Adamek show, but it will become the Banks’ show. Banks will knock him out. I feel very confident.

“No matter what happens it will be a great fight. Both guys will be fighting for recognition.”